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Street Talk 3 - Lesson 12

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Street Talk 3
to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform. 
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more and more

to an increasing degree over time

Ex: The pain grew more and more intense. 
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out and out
out and out
[phrase]

in a complete and total way

Ex: That was an out and out lie. 
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over and over (again|)

repeatedly without pause or change

Ex: She practiced the piano piece over and over until perfect. 
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R&R
R&R
[noun]

a period of time spent away from work or duties to relax and engage in leisure activities

Ex: After several months of hard work, she took some R&R to recharge her energy. 
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so-and-so
so-and-so
[noun]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

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tete-a-tete

a private discussion, often between two people

Ex: After the meeting, the CEO and the investor had a brief tete-a-tete in the corner. 
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through and through

in every single way

Ex: She is a professional through and through. 
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to [go|stand|be] toe-to-toe

to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two teams went toe-to-toe until the final whistle. 
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on the up and up

in a way that involves no deception or rule violations

Ex: The company's financial reports are always on the up and up, providing accurate and honest information to its investors. 
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